How far is Forestbrook, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Forestbrook, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forestbrook and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestbrook and Spartanburg.
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Start on Brookline Drive
102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive
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Turn left onto Canna Trail
59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail
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Turn left onto Bellis Drive
576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 501 North: Carolina Forest, Conway
2239 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 501 North, SC 31 South: Conway:Georgetown
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Highway 501 East
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestbrook and Spartanburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forestbrook to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Forestbrook and 122.8 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lugoff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forestbrook and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).
#1 Forestbrook
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7223900, -78.9580900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.52 | $95.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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